CVE-2026-106172: Fabric API Authentication bypass
A Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key [CWE-321] in FortiSandbox and FortiSandbox Cloud API may allow an unauthenticated attacker to access some endpoints via specially crafted HTTP requests
Other sources
A use of hard-coded cryptographic key vulnerability in Fortinet FortiSandbox 5.2.0 through 5.2.1, FortiSandbox 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, FortiSandbox 4.4 all versions, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.2.0 through 5.2.1, FortiSandbox Cloud 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, FortiSandbox Cloud 4.4 all versions may allow attacker to escalation of privilege via specially crafted HTTP requests
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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FortiSandboxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.0.7 - Upgrade
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FortiSandboxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.2.2 - Upgrade
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FortiSandbox Cloudto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.2.2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deployments are affected?
Affected versions are FortiSandbox 5.2.0 through 5.2.1, 5.0.0 through 5.0.6, and all FortiSandbox 4.4 versions. The same version ranges are affected for FortiSandbox Cloud.
What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The issue can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTTP requests. It requires no privileges or user interaction, and the published vector indicates low attack complexity.
What is the expected impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation may allow an attacker to escalate privileges. The stated impact includes limited confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact listed.